Senior Systems Developer

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare foundation trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Systems Developer to enhance and maintain high-quality digital systems. The role involves significant work with C# and SQL, focusing on system design and integration to support patient care. Benefits include flexible working, competitive salary ranging from £55,690 to £62,682, and additional perks like gym discounts and an NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of T-SQL for database management.
• Experience in developing web software using .NET C#.
• Strong proficiency in software development and technical support.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop clinical and corporate software systems.
• Implement integration of systems and ensure they meet user needs.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal system performance.

Skills

C#

SQL

T-SQL

JavaScript

Software Development

Education

Relevant Degree qualification

Job description

Job summary

Senior Systems Developer

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Information Department at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS FT for a highly skilled and innovative Senior Systems Developer. The department is committed to advancing its digital and information capabilities to support effective decision making and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

The Senior Systems Developer will play a pivotal role in supporting the Trust's system development, integration and application architecture. Reporting to the Head of Systems Development and Integration, and working closely with other developers within the System Development and Support (SDS) Team, the post holder will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and enhancing a range of clinical and corporate software systems. They will contribute to the delivery of reliable, secure and high-value digital solutions aligned with the Trust's strategic priorities, ensuring systems meet the evolving needs of users across the organisation.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Systems Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and enhancing clinical and corporate software systems in alignment with Trust priorities. They will support system integration and contribute to the Trust's wider technical and application architecture, working closely with the Head of Systems Development and Integration to deliver secure, high-quality digital solutions. The role requires strong proficiency in C# and SQL, using these skills to translate user and business requirements into clear technical specifications and to develop robust, scalable and efficient system components.

The post holder will collaborate with developers, technical teams and stakeholders to deliver reliable and maintainable software, while providing ongoing technical expertise to ensure optimal system performance, data integrity and security. They will work within agile and lean development practices, managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with a high level of ownership and accountability. In addition, they will provide occasional day‑to‑day matrix management and guidance to permanent and contract staff involved in relevant development projects.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Employment details

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full‑time, Home or remote working

Reference number: 245‑ADM8AINFO‑11‑25

Job location

2nd Floor New Fountain House
Fountain Street
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL6 9RW

Person Specification

Knowledge – Essential

• Advanced knowledge and experience of T‑SQL
• Advanced knowledge and experience in developing web software using .NET C# and ASP technology stack
• Advanced knowledge and experience of software development, technical support and technical assurance in a complex technical environment.
• Knowledge and experience of Continuous Integration and Deployment (DevOps)

Knowledge – Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of developing HL7 interfaces for clinical systems.
• Knowledge and experience working with Single Page Application (SPA) frameworks in JavaScript

Qualifications – Essential

• Relevant Degree qualification or equivalent level of experience

Qualifications – Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience – Essential

• Experience in design, code, test, correction and documentation of large and/or complex programs and program modifications from supplied and implicit specifications using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well‑engineered result
• Experience of applying the Key Agile concepts in day‑to‑day work.
• Substantial knowledge of automated testing processes and an understanding of how this fits within the overall delivery lifecycle

Experience – Desirable

• Experience of managing junior members a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

2nd Floor New Fountain House
Fountain Street
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL6 9RW

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/